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Riley Institute studies Montessori schools
South Carolina leads the country in its percentage of public Montessori schools, accounting for about 10 percent of the more than 440 nationwide. One foundation wants to better understand the impact of Montessori education in...
Continue ReadingFurman grad Stubb in Wall Street Journal
Tensions run high at meetings of the European Council, and the hotel bars around the European Quarter in Brussels are usually full of policy makers and diplomats unwinding after negotiations. But you won't find Alexander...
Continue ReadingNo English for Furman student this summer
If you want to speak with Furman student Charlotte Holt this summer, you’re going to have to speak Mandarin. Holt, a junior from Summerville, is spending the summer in China and has signed a language...
Continue ReadingSwimming, acting and computer science
When Kevin Treu isn’t serving as chairman of the computer science department at Furman, he could be acting, directing or even writing a play for local theater companies. But then again, he might be coaching...
Continue ReadingBrodeur’s work in “New American Paintings”
JUNE 29, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Contributing Writer Paintings by Furman University art professor Michael Brodeur have been selected for the centennial edition of “New American Paintings,” a peer-reviewed national publication. Three images were culled...
Continue ReadingFrom Iceland to Galapagos Islands to campus, May Experience term is a hit
JUNE 29, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer Travel to one of 10 exotic destinations from Iceland to the Galapagos. Or, stay a bit closer to home and study everything from iphone apps to yoga...
Continue ReadingWork by art professor Brodeur featured in “New American Paintings”
JUNE 27, 2012 by Tina T. Underwood, Contributing Writer GREENVILLE, S.C.—Paintings by Furman University art professor Michael Brodeur have been selected for the 100th edition of “New American Paintings,” a peer-reviewed national publication. Three images...
Continue ReadingWilson Roberts in New Zealand this fall
Wilson Roberts, a rising junior who is double majoring in political science and communication studies, is taking a playing break from rugby this fall as he travels abroad to New Zealand. While there, the Boston...
Continue ReadingChemistry luncheon helps students network
JUNE 26, 2012 by Erikah Haavie, Contributing Writer More than 170 faculty, students, alumni and business representatives attended the 26th annual chemistry corporation luncheon last week. The successful events helps current students connect with alumni...
Continue ReadingUniversity Center to be named for family of Furman alumnus
JUNE 22, 2012 by Vince Moore, Director of News and Media Relations Furman officials have announced that the school’s University Center will be named for the family of Furman alumnus and trustee David Trone. Trone,...
Continue ReadingPresident Smolla quoted in Inside Higher Ed
Furman president Rod Smolla was quoted in an Inside Higher Ed story about the controversial resignation of University of Virginia president Teresa Sullivan. Smolla, one of the nation’s top experts on First Amendment issues and author...
Continue ReadingThe art of student politics
There are two student organizations on the Furman campus dedicated to the cause of conservatism. One focuses on boosting the Republican Party and tends to value moderation, bipartisanship and the art of the compromise. The...
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